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The Bulldog Hotel

Oudezijds Voorburgwal 216-220, Amsterdam 1012 GJ, The Netherlands
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3.5 of 5 stars 124 Reviews
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tkasuto
Leeds, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

This hotel / hostel was in a great location bang in the middle of Amsterdam, close to the red light district, loads of coffee shops and other tourist attractions. From start to finish the staff were very friendly and helpful, apart from an incident in the hotel bar... Even the bouncer on the door was a BFG and helpful pointing... More

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simonsolts
Birmingham, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

The Bulldog is really better described as a hostel than a hotel - there are some private rooms but the majority are dorm style rooms; however there is a bar/lounge downstairs and the staff were very friendly and helpful - as well as having overt security everywhere which was quite reassuring. I stayed with a friend in a dorm room... More

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Jeff S
Seattle, Washington
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15 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

The rooms are very average and its location in the Redlight isn't the best, lots of sketchy-types and creepy older men around. The service was very cold and as one of the more expensive hostels in town it was a poor value. I think it's popular for it's name and frankly, undeservedly so. I've stayed in many hostels and suggest... More

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Alexandra_Toronto
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

This hotel is what it is. It is cheap, clean, and close to shops and the Red Light District. There is a bar/ smoking room in the back of the lobby; but don't order food from there. Go out and explore the city! It's a great place to meet young travelers and I always felt my belongings were safe. There... More

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Zagat50
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

I have stayed with 2 friends at the new apartments at Spui Street and say that it has been worthy of it. The place is brand new, is located above The Bulldog Lounge Coffeeshop and close to restaurants, bakeries and other places to make your stay very comfortable. I recommend foe sure !!!! More

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bangla1
london
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4 reviews
9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
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Stayed here with a few friends for my birthday last December, great location as its very close to all the main attractions in Dam. Lobby area/ bar was a cool place to chill & smoke, bar serves food & drinks all day. They ask you not to smoke in the rooms but we did & nobody ever noticed as the... More

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Sara M
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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5 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

Staff are unpleasant, unhelpful and rude! They act like you are doing them a favor by staying at their hotel. When you arrive they look you up and down and then say 'What! Do you have a reservation', then demand you give them a photo ID card or passport to hold onto to get a key to your room. The... More

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Jim Zielinski, General Manager at The Bulldog Hotel, responded to this review
3 February 2012

Thank you for your feedback. We highly appreciate every comment, positive or negative. Can we learn something from this feedback? This is the most important question for me as general manager of this hostel. At the same time is it possible to justify, clear up or at least put the nuance in the feedback received? Sometimes it is a challenge... More

Fluffy-Owl
England
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011
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people found this review helpful

I stayed here with two friends, in a three-bed room. We had two twin beds and then a bed which was pulled out from the wall - so the person in this bed had to be careful not to roll too far to one side otherwise the bed would try to fold up! The room was quite dark, and the... More

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lauramcmaster86
Edinburgh
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3 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel was perfect for what myself and my partner was after - budget but clean, ensuite, and comfy bed. Perfect location, close to everything - and the bar downstairs gets you high just from inhaling the fumes sitting there! Book it if you go to Amsterdam! You won't be disappointed! More

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SabryTzum
Bs. As. Argentina
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

It's a real 5 Stars Hostel!!! I stayed at the Appartment on the Top! It was awesome!!! It has around 100s.mts and a great view. It is full equippated, quiet and beautty! with comfortable beds, separate bathrooms, tv, kitchen, all you need to enjoy the Lovely City of Amsterdam! and the most Important the best Cofee Shop downstairs!!! Me gustó:... More

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